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Google to pay bloggers $100 per hour 2007-05-25 21:37:00 If you have been blogging for quite some time now, here's another opportunity of earning a decent amount of money from Google
. Google is looking for user experience research blogging with google blogger. After signing up for this program you will work with a google researcher 1 on 1, on the phone, or in a group or via the internet. Google will pay $75 to $100 for each hour that you spend with a Google researcher.It seems Google want to see how users view and work with their goods. It also gives an opportunity for users in the test to request features, changes to existing features, as well as having features removed. As per Google "..from time to time at Blogger we run usability studies to make sure that we’re on the right track with all the new features we’re working on... "Sign up Now FAQSource of information: Bloggers Buzz
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The Best Wallpaper websites online 2007-05-28 10:36:00 Like most, i too like to have some real cool wallpaper on my desktop, my personal favourite being Sci-Fi theme. So yesterday i went hunting for some wallpaper websites, and here are my top three recommendations.1. Belchfire.net : "Belchfire" is an online
community for XP fans. It has hundreds of outstanding artwork and photography wallpapers, and the browsing format is very user friendly. when you visit their site, click on "XP Themes", and scroll down to find "Wallpapers". The gallery is available there.2. Topwalls.com : Topwalls has movie posters, celebrity photos, and hordes of scantily-clad women and beefcake men. This wallpaper site is guaranteed to appeal to your libido or your inner movie fan! Be careful though, your boss might not like you having a sizzling desktop.3. WinCustomize.com : WinCustomize is another site for XP fans who wish to modify their computer skins and themes. The WinCustomize wallpaper section is very compelling, and hosts some of the most dramatic custom Pho
AT&T gets exclusive U.S. distribution rights for iPhone 2007-05-27 13:19:00 Apple’s iPhone
is arguably this year’s most hotly anticipated consumer device. AT&T already accelerated its plans to rebrand the Cingular properties in preparation of the iPhone’s arrival and apparently, its efforts may be well placed as the iPhone could be an AT&T-exclusive for five years, according to a USA Today story.Currently AT&T is one of only two providers in the US that uses GSM technology. Both other service providers Verizon and Sprint use the older CDMA, which does not have the same capabilities as GSM. Most of the rest of the world, including the EU, uses GSM.And Apple is barred for that time from developing a version of the iPhone for CDMA wireless networks.So if you want an iPhone anytime soon, you'll have to take your business to AT&T.
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Few simple methods to Fix a Scratched CD 2007-05-30 11:29:00 While compact discs (CDs) are remarkably durable, it’s nearly impossible to prevent scratches and scuffs from occurring from time to time. The resulting damage can be either a skip in your favorite track.Steps to follow :1. Clean the disc. Even if a CD isn’t actually scratched or scuffed, dust, oil, and other surface contaminants can prevent it from playing properly. Thus cleaning the disc should always be your first move. Run warm water over the damaged disc to remove dust. If there is stubborn dirt or grease on the disc, gently rub it with your finger while you are washing it, and use a gentle detergent or liquid soap (with the water) or rubbing alcohol (in place of water).Anytime you rub or wipe a CD, you should do so by starting at or near the center of the disc and rubbing straight outward toward the edge to prevent further scratching. Shake the water off and let the disc air-dry (do not dry it with a towel or cloth, and don't sun-dry it either).2. Apply a very thin coat of V
The basics of Wi-Fi and WiMAX technology 2007-06-04 11:50:00 Wireless Internet access is growing at a furious pace in developing economies like India and China, South America and many other places in rest of the world. The basic standard for this wireless technology is WiFi. WiFi is primarily used to create a Local Area Network (LAN), which allows users within the network to connect wirelessly. The commonest use is primarily in Internet connectivity, but WiFi is also used for closed-circuit business networking and for connecting consumer electronics, such as TVs and DVD players.WiFi makes connecting to the Internet within a home or business cheap and easy. While WiFi technology has proved largely successful in providing cheap wireless Internet service within close proximity to the WiFi access point, a new technology, WiMax, could expand the potential of wireless penetration and connection quality. WiMax does provide wireless reception over significantly greater distances, and at higher broadband levels. But the technology behind WiMax is signifi Read more:WiMAX
Google Gears challenges Microsoft's domination over office 2007-06-01 23:28:00 Google Gears
is an open source browser extension that lets developers create web applications that can run offline. Gears provides three key features: * A local server, to cache and serve application resources (HTML, JavaScript, images, etc.) without needing to contact a server * A database, to store and access data from within the browser * A worker thread pool, to make web applications more responsive by performing expensive operations in the backgroundGoogle Gears is currently an early-access developers' release. It is not yet intended for use by real users in production applications at this time.The plugin is a 700K download for Firefox 1.5+ and Internet Explorer 6.0+ that installs three developer APIs. One API will handle the creation of data objects to store application information locally, another will be a SQLite relational database for searching the data, and the final part will enable asynchronous JavaScript so applications can sync data in the background without ov Read more:domination
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Working at Google is next to not working at all 2007-06-06 00:36:00 Every month, aspiring workers deluge the popular Google
office at Mountain View, Califonia. The company receives up to 11,000 to 15,000 resumes weekly -- equivalent to a stack of paper at least 20 feet high. And the company claims to read each and every one. As one of Silicon Valley's hottest companies, Google has become a beacon for job seekers. In just a few short years, the interest has helped the company amass an arsenal of what is arguably among the world's top technology minds.To lure workers, Google offers perks, including free cafeteria meals, free use of laundry machines, a child-care center, a free annual one-night ski trip (resort destinations vary depending on office location), dog-friendly offices and an on-site doctor. Engineers can devote 20 percent of their time to projects of their choice. What's not mentioned is that much of the largesse is designed to keep workers at their desks longer.Here is an insight on the google work culture, and a tour of the office head qu
No more business travels for conferences, Microsoft's Roundtable is the alternative 2007-06-09 22:56:00 Microsoft eyes future of teleconferencing with RoundTable, a product that is scheduled to debut by mid-2007. RoundTable is a table-top device, not much bigger than a traditional speaker phone at the base. It can be connected to a standard PC to offer synchronized voice and video conferencing. The device creates a 360-degree, panoramic video of side-by-side images of everyone who is taking part in the conference. It tracks the flow of the conversation, so the image and voice of the person who is speaking are spotlighted. People across many locations can attend meetings together virtually. The product which was termed as RingCam would be in market for around $3000The product is ideal for the two types of conferenced business meetings. First, there’s the meeting with two groups of people in two different conference rooms in different locations. If there’s a RoundTable in each room, the devices will capture a 360-degree view of each, and meld together images of each person on the monit Read more:Microsoft
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Google's Checkout versus Ebay's Paypal 2007-06-16 01:17:00 Google and Ebay is in the news again, but this time for some negative reasons, a spat between Ebay's Paypal and Google's checkout. The spat arose after Google decided to hold an event promoting its Google Checkout
payments system in the same city, and on the same evening as eBay's annual merchant conference, eBay Live. Online auction powerhouse eBay has pulled an estimated US$25 million of advertising from Google, accusing the search giant of acting inappropriately. These digital payment services are different beasts that cater to different needs. Both provide a secure way to shop, with policies that refund your money in case of fraud. Here are some brief on both these servicesWhats is Google Checkout ?Google Checkout simply serves as a holding place for your credit or debit card information. It allows you to log in to a single Google username to shop, while hiding your valuable data and e-mail address from merchants. Payments could be made easily online.What is Ebay's Paypal ?PayP Read more:Google
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Google invests in clean energy and green technology 2007-06-22 11:04:00 Innovation goes to the heart of what Google
does. Google recently announced its plans to positively make a contribution to the environment. The company has set out its strategy to help build a cleaner energy future. This plan will enable the company to go carbon neutral by 2008 and help support environmental innovation that could ultimately benefit everyone.Google has finished its Phase 1 of a 1.6 megawatt (MW) solar panel at its headquarters in Mountain View. Google says its committed to creating an additional 50 MWs of renewable energy generating capacity by 2012 (good enough to power 50,000 homes). This Google project is the largest solar installation to date on any corporate campus in the United States and one of the largest on any corporate site in the world.Leveraging its assets to make an impact beyond its business. Google also plans to invests in innovative projects like plug-in hybrid cars (plug-ins) in order to make cleaner technologies commercially viable more quickly. Googl
Seagate introduces 1TB(1000GB) Hard disk drives 2007-06-26 11:12:00 Seagate Technology on June 25 introduced two 1TB hard drives for consumer and enterprise markets the Barracuda 7200.11 and Barracuda ES.2. Seagate claims to have "the world’s most advanced family of one terabyte drives" with the new Barracuda models. The Barracuda 7200.11 for desktops and Barracuda ES.2 enterprise PMR (perpendicular magnetic recording) hard drives deliver 1TB of capacity on a four-disk platform, 7,200-rpm spin speeds, and caches up to 32MB.Seagate claims the new Barracuda 7200.11 only draws 8-watts during idle and 11.6- watts during seek. Acoustically, the Barracuda 7200.11 generates around 27-to-29 decibels of noise during idle and seeking tasks. Both drives will begin shipping in volume during the third quarter of this year. Pricing for each is set at $399.99. Seagate becomes the third hard drive manufacturer to reach the 1TB mark after rival Hitachi launched its 7K1000 3.5-inch drives in January this year.Hitachi’s 7K1000 also sells for around the $US399 price. Read more:Seagate
Is Google planning to enter Web calling service ? 2007-07-03 13:41:00 Well Google
is back in news, continuing in its acquistion mode this time Google Inc has purchased Web-based phone service GrandCentral Communications. This information was shared via the official google blog, however it did not disclose the purchase price.Califonia based GrandCentral's services let users personalize phone usage with Web-based features like the ability to assign a single phone number that rings various phones at once, records calls and accesses visual voicemail. Customers can hear voicemail online or from a phone and forward voicemails to others or post them to a blog.Users can log into their online address book and then click on an entry to make a call. Once the user clicks on the number, GrandCentral calls the user's designated phone and then connects it to the number from the address book. On its web site, Grandcentral was pleased about the acquisition because it would assure users that their Grandcentral numbers will be around for the long term, no matter how many Read more:enter
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Why Investing in India is very rewarding 2007-07-02 13:19:00 Indian economy is growing really fast... It's the second fastest growing economy on the planet, and it’s not surprise that India is brimming with plenty of investment opportunities. Just recently, American Express predicted that India's 100,000 'dollar millionaires' will grow by 12.8% a year for the next three years. That's a whole lot of rich Indians. What's more, McKinsey Global Institute predicts that the average Indian's income will triple by 2025.The first and second-generation reforms have created a conducive environment for foreign investments in India. Market oriented policies are boosting economic activity, all round development and GDP growth rate. Government procedures are constantly being simplified and paper work minimised. As the Indian economy gears for competition in the international market, overseas investors clearly see the potential for attractive returns from investments in India, which is also evident from the many FDI success stories already achieved.Th Read more:India
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Getting feeds from orkut communities is easy 2007-07-08 05:26:00 Orkut as we know it, is really the coolest social networking site. It is very simple to use and is not like other feature-rich Social networking sites, this meant that even those users who were not very net savvy were able to learn it easily. Its not surprising that Orkut is the second most visited site in India (as per Alexa). Orkut also allows its users to create (easy-to-setup) forums (called "communities"). This being of AskWiki's. However the only thing i felt missing was... Orkut does not allow users to generate RSS feeds of Orkut communities. Although other active orkut users have been requesting orkut to have this functionality added to orkut. I happen to come accross a trick that could enable people to have feeds from any of the orkut community.Two simple steps to be followed to get the source code of the orkut community feed1. Go to the orkut community and copy the URL (eg. .. this being of AskWiki)2. Got OrkutFeed and paste the URL and hit 'OK'. Thats it.. a new page ap
Solving Rubik's Cube now automated 2007-07-06 23:09:00 Rubik's Cube (a mechanical puzzle aslo called the "Magic Cube") has always been a favourite for puzzle solvers, infact around the world many speedcubing competitions have been held to determine who can solve the Rubik's Cube in the shortest time. To solve a Rubik's Cube puzzle many sequences of moves are written and shared, its called the 'algorithm'. It is a very efficient layer-by-layer method that requires a large number of algorithms, especially for orienting and permuting the layers of the cube. The algorithm database on alglist.ning.com is an extensive directory of moves, that can help you in learning, practicing and inventing new algorithms. Using the " F2U'R'LF2RL'U'F2 " sequence of move is the very common one.. Check out the animated version of this sequence. Going a step further in solving the Rubik's puzzle Daniele Benedettelli has made a LEGO robot that can solve the Rubik’s Cube automatically. A motor actuates a prismatic joint that pushes the side of the cube Read more:Rubik
Share videos online and earn money 2007-07-15 13:40:00 If you have some good videos
and would like share it to others then you can also earn money by hosting in on the internet. Check out Revver.com, a video-sharing platform which shares its revenue to members. They support free and unlimited sharing of media, their unique technology tracks and monetizes videos as they spread virally across the web, so no matter where your creativity travels, you benefit. In order to share videos one has to become a member of Revver. Then the process of uploading and sharing is simple.Anyone wanting to share videos will have to follow simple instructions mentioned on the site. After the videos are uploaded, Revver attaches matching ads with those videos and then posts them on the internet. Videos become part of a viral video network. Revenue that is made on these is split half and half between the maker and the revver. More the videos get shown on the internet, more the revenue. These videos can be used and shown by third parties as well.Videos can be tagg Read more:online
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How to access your Yahoo mail via Outlook 2007-07-14 11:43:00 Some very simple configuration to your Yahoo
account and your outlook settings can make outlook synchronizes with Yahoo Mail. Here are the steps that needs to be followed1. In your Outlook
from the Tools menu, choose "Accounts."2. Select the "Mail" tab.3. Click the "Add" button.4. From the Add menu, click "Mail."5. In the text box labeled Display Name, type your name and click "Next."6. In the Email Address box, type your Yahoo! Mail address (be sure to include "@yahoo.com") and click "Next."7. Under "My incoming mail server is a..." select "POP3."8. Type "pop.mail.yahoo.com" in the Incoming Mail (POP3, IMAP, or HTTP) Server box.9. Type "smtp.mail.yahoo.com" in the Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server box.10. Click "Next."11. In the Account Name box, type your Yahoo! Mail ID (your email address without the "@yahoo.com").12. In the Password box, type your Yahoo! Mail password.13. If you want Outlook Express to remember your password, check the "Remember password" box.14. Do not check the boxes l
Why investing in Indian real estate is highly rewarding 2007-07-14 00:41:00 With property boom spreading in all directions, real estate in India is touching new heights. Industry experts believe that Indian real estate has huge demand potential in almost every sector -- especially commercial, residential and retail. Policy changes introduced by the Government in February 2005 allowed 100 per cent foreign investments in construction projects with fast-track approvals. But the real attraction for foreign investors is potential investment returns of 25 per cent and more in Indian projects that might be hard to come by in the US and in Western Europe today.The positive outlook of Indian government is the key factor behind the sudden rise of the Indian Real Estate sector - the second largest employer after agriculture in India. This budding sector is today witnessing development in all area such as - residential, retail and commercial in metros of India such as Mumbai, Delhi &NCR, Kolkata and Chennai. Easier access to bank loans and higher earnings are some of the Read more:rewarding
iPhone's best friend is here, but will it take off ? 2007-07-24 10:48:00 iPhone, Apple's revolutionary new mobile device obviously was the most awaitied gadget of this year, did it lived up to its expectations or not is all together a different question, but with the launch of this gadget comes series of iPhone specific services. This new service claim to be your iPhones friend
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, its called the iRovr. Its a unique social experience developed specifically for owners of Apple's iphone.iRovr makes it easy to communicate with friends a family, even giving you the ability to blog, share photos and videos, and post bookmarks without even visiting this website. The idea is to make all this possible within the smaller dimensions of the iPhone screen. All new media appears in a stream of updates, and you can block out the media types you don’t want to see. You don’t even have to log in via the iPhone’s browser.I am not sure whether an iPhone-specific social network would be a great hit, but nonetheless its a positive attempt and could inspire other socia Read more:iPhone
iPhone's best friend is here, but will it take off ? 2007-07-24 10:48:00 iPhone, Apple's revolutionary new mobile device obviously was the most awaitied gadget of this year, did it lived up to its expectations or not is all together a different question, but with the launch of this gadget comes series of iPhone specific services. This new service claim to be your iPhones friend
.htm">best friend
, its called the iRovr. Its a unique social experience developed specifically for owners of Apple's iphone.iRovr makes it easy to communicate with friends a family, even giving you the ability to blog, share photos and videos, and post bookmarks without even visiting this website. The idea is to make all this possible within the smaller dimensions of the iPhone screen. All new media appears in a stream of updates, and you can block out the media types you don’t want to see. You don’t even have to log in via the iPhone’s browser.I am not sure whether an iPhone-specific social network would be a great hit, but nonetheless its a positive attempt and could inspire other socia Read more:iPhone
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